Practice question
A government investigatory agency is examining a case concededly cognizable by the Sandiganbayan. The Ombudsman invokes Section 15(1) to take over the investigation. The first agency argues that being first to receive the complaint permanently defeats the Ombudsman's primary jurisdiction. Which is best?
- First receipt always gives exclusive permanent jurisdiction
- The Ombudsman may take over only after acquittal
- Section 15(1) expressly permits takeover at any stage in exercise of the stated primary jurisdiction
- The complainant alone chooses the prosecutor permanently
- Only a private firm may investigate
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 6770, Sections 11, 13, 15, 19, 21 and 22: https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra1989/ra_6770_1989.html
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